McLaughlin wins 1,000th race in Big A feature

The Associated Press

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin won his 1,000th race in North America when Que Posse beat Hewitts by 2 1/4 lengths Friday in the $64,000 allowance feature at Aqueduct.

A former assistant to Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, McLaughlin was also a leading trainer in Dubai. McLaughlin developed a number of standouts, including 2006 Horse of the Year Invasor and Jazil, winner of the Belmont Stakes that same season.

Making his first start since August, Que Posse pulled away for his fourth win in 10 starts. Eddie Castro was aboard the 5-year-old gelding, who was timed in 1:11.30 for six furlongs.